Latest articles by Anna Cottrell
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The exact date you should turn your heating off, according to boiler experts
It's right on time for the start of the spring season
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Your consumer rights when buying a sofa - what to do if you've bought a faulty sofa
Whether you've yet to buy a sofa, or need to return a faulty sofa, learn your rights when buying – and sending back – a sofa
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Are you guilty of house price snooping? Zoopla research says that you probably are
Zoopla research shows majority of Brits guilty of house price snooping
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How to prevent a home fire - what causes them and how to keep your house fire safe
Experts share the most common causes of fires, how to tackle them and practice fire safety at home
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The UK city with the most unaffordable housing... and it's not London
London has lost its title as the trickiest place to get on the housing ladder
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Seen a cheap hot tub online? Don't fall victim to a hot tub scam – read these tips before you buy
Hot tub scams are rife in the UK; here's how to avoid them, according to an expert
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Are you making this home insurance mistake when moving home? Expert explains why it's important to avoid it
Property expert explains how not to make costly insurance mistakes while moving house
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Retailers issue a garden furniture shortage warning - get yours now, while you still can
Struggling to find garden furniture in stock? This is why...
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This kitchen colour will help you sell your house fast – if you're brave enough to use it
New research reveals the kitchen colours that make a house more attractive to buyers
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Gas boilers could be banned from 2025 - what does this mean for energy bills and the environment?
Is an electric boiler the answer to the environmental crisis – and your high energy bills? Here's what experts think
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Keep getting gazumped? Property expert shares the one thing you can do to prevent it
Gazumping is, sadly, becoming more common in today's ultra-competitive property market
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This radiator add-on could slash your energy bills by 40 per cent according to energy experts
Thermostatic valves are a radiator essential, apart from in one room...
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Avoid these 5 mistakes when selling a house – and sell faster and for more money
Making these mistakes when selling a house could cost you; follow these tips on what to do instead
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These are the top scents that could help sell your home quickly
Fill your home with these smells to snag yourself a buyer fast
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Homeowners warned that the house price boom will see them £10k worse off - despite stamp duty holiday savings
Fast house price growth is canceling out any financial benefit of the stamp duty reprieve in all but two UK cities
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Will there be a house price crash in 2021? Experts share their predictions
House prices are soaring right now, but for how much longer?
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Five reasons why cellular roller blinds are a great choice for your windows
Promotional feature with Luxaflex
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Beware FON – snag a deal on a new home with these expert house price negotiating tips
Are you at risk of overpaying due to fear of negotiating?
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Is there a housing shortage in the UK? Estate agents reveal all – it’s not good news
2021 is set to be a waiting game for home buyers
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The UK is experiencing a ladybird invasion – here's why, and what you can do about it
Record numbers of ladybirds are heading into our homes
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Zoopla plans to launch a new homes ‘CV’ database to speed up house sales – will it work?
Zoopla promises that its new 'My Home' hub will help homes sell quicker. Can this really be true? A chartered surveyor gives his view
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John Lewis to become a landlord – retail giant to build rentals on its land
John Lewis plans to build 10,000 build-to-rent homes on sites across the UK
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How to make a conservatory warmer - ways to heat and insulate for all-year round use
Experts explain how to make a conservatory warmer, to help keep you warm in your orangery or garden room whatever the weather
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New research reveals how long it takes to save up for a house in 2021
It now takes not months but years longer to save up for your first home
